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Hurricane Nolo Brings Category 2 Storm Warnings to Maui County

10 reports, 3 independent Updated Sun 00:00

Mostly repetition Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours

Reports: 10
Developments: 4
Repetition: 70%

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What happened

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The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County on September 24, 2026. Later, Hurricane Nolo was reported as a Category 2 storm with winds up to 105 mph, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the islands. In response, Maui County opened emergency shelters for residents impacted by the storm.

From abcnews.com, mauinow.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to 16 inches of rain, which could cause catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides. The storm's approach poses a risk of immediate operational disruption and damage to the region.

From abcnews.com, mauinow.com

Who's involved

Maui CountyThe county government managing emergency response and public safety protocols.
MauiThe island location affected by the hurricane and tropical storm warnings.
National Weather ServiceThe forecasting agency that issued the Tropical Storm Watch and tracked the hurricane.

How this reaches others

Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it

How will the Tropical Storm Watch and associated weather threats affect Lahaina?Lahaina Civic Center serves as temporary evacuation point amid weather and fire threats.Reported

How it developed

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Sat 00:00Hurricane Nolo is now a Category 2 storm bringing heavy rain and high winds, with a Tropical Storm Watch in effect for the affected areas.1 source
- abcnews.com
Sat 00:00NWS issues travel advisories and forecasts tropical storm-force winds for Maui.1 source
- mauinow.com
Fri 06:39An incident occurred in Paia, Maui County, on September 24, 2026.Sub-event
Thu 00:00NWS issued Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County.1 source
- mauinow.com

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The entities involved

Maui County
county in Hawaii, United States
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Maui
second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, in the United States
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Sat 00:00abcnews.com
Sat 00:00staradvertiser.com
Sat 00:00mauinow.com
Thu 00:00mauinow.com

6 more outlets ran the same wire story

Sun 00:00mauinews.com
Sat 00:00wftv.com
Sat 00:00bigislandnow.com
Sat 00:00mauinews.com
Fri 00:00hawaiipublicradio.org
Wed 00:00hawaiinewsnow.com